Come On
Tegan Sara Lyrics
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So they can see you
The very best of what
You've got to offer
Tell them what your hands were made for
Tell them who your mouth was made for
You've got your profits
The vocal fuel of a generation
Tell me what my hands were made for
Tell me who my mouth was made for
And please don't be mad at me
You'll get what you ask for
Come on, come on, come on
So very close to what you had expected
It makes it hard to keep my head up level
Tell me I'm what your hands were made for
Tell me I'm who your mouth was made for
And if you come down on me
Well you'll get what you ask for
Come on, come on, come on
I, I want to get myself back
High I want to get myself back
All of the things that you promised me
That you'd be
Now your hands are tired
And all of the things that you promised me
That you'd need
Now my hands are tired
Come on, come on, come on
The song "Come On" by Tegan and Sara is a passionate and introspective piece about being vulnerable and open to others. The first verse speaks to someone who is putting on a show for others, showing them only the best parts of themselves. They are being asked to be honest and show who they truly are, to reveal what their hands were made to do and who their mouth was made for. The second verse is a call to action for the singer herself, asking someone to tell her what her hands and mouth were made for, indicating a desire to find her purpose and become more authentic. The chorus is a plea for both parties to be honest with each other, to not be angry if they get what they asked for, and to come closer together.
The bridge of the song is a shift in focus, as the singer wants to focus on getting herself back and becoming more herself. She mentions promises that were made, but ultimately seem to have not been kept, leading to an exhaustion on both parties' parts. The end of the song is a call to action, imploring the other person to come closer and be honest.
Overall, "Come On" is a song about the struggles of vulnerability and authenticity in relationships, with a desire for both parties to come closer and be honest with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got your lights turned
You're putting yourself out there and making yourself visible
So they can see you
In order to be seen and recognized for the best that you have to offer
The very best of what
Only the most exceptional parts of you
You've got to offer
Are what you're presenting to the world
Tell them what your hands were made for
Share your purpose and what you were meant to do with your hands
Tell them who your mouth was made for
Express your true identity and who you were meant to speak on behalf of
You've got your profits
You're focused on financial gain and success
And your mathematicians
You rely on logic and rational thinking to inform your decisions
The vocal fuel of a generation
Your voice and influence have the potential to inspire a whole generation of people
Tell me what my hands were made for
Help me understand my purpose and what I was meant to accomplish with my hands
Tell me who my mouth was made for
Guide me in discovering my true identity and whose voice I am meant to amplify
And please don't be mad at me
I hope I don't upset you with what I have to say
You'll get what you ask for
You'll receive the consequences of your actions and decisions
Come on, come on, come on
Encouragement to take action and move forward
So very close to what you had expected
Things seem to be going as you had planned or intended
It makes it hard to keep my head up level
It's challenging to maintain a positive attitude and not get overwhelmed by expectations
Tell me I'm what your hands were made for
Affirm that I'm fulfilling my true purpose with my hands
Tell me I'm who your mouth was made for
Reinforce that I'm living up to my true identity and amplifying your voice
And if you come down on me
If you judge me or criticize me
Well you'll get what you ask for
You'll receive the consequences of your negative actions towards me
I want to get myself back
I want to rediscover my true self and purpose
High I want to get myself back
I want to reach new heights and fully realize my potential
All of the things that you promised me
All the expectations and commitments that were made to me
That you'd be
That you would live up to those expectations and fulfill those commitments
Now your hands are tired
Now you're unable to fulfill your commitments and expectations
And all of the things that you promised me
All the expectations and commitments that were made to me
That you'd need
That you would require from me in order to fulfill your commitments and expectations
Now my hands are tired
I'm exhausted from trying to fulfill your needs and help you live up to expectations
Come on, come on, come on
Encouragement to take action and move forward despite challenges
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SARA KEIRSTEN QUIN, TEGAN RAIN QUIN
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